Session Dates
Registration
August 14 - September 8, 2024
Practices Start
September 9, 2024
Games
Start
September 21, 2024
End*
October 26, 2024
*Morgan Family Y players will not have games Sept 28 due to an event. Make up game Nov 2.
Become a Coach and Mentor
All teams are coached by volunteers. If you're interested in coaching, please reach out to the youth sports director at your local Y or apply to be a volunteer.
Eligibility and Pricing
Cost Information
$85 for Y members
$170 for community members
League Divisions by Age
U5: Ages 3-4
U7: Ages 5-6
U9: Ages 7-8
U11: Ages 9-10
U13: Ages 11-12
Participating Outdoor Locations
Gordon Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U5,U7,U9,U11,U13
Mel Korum Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U9, U11, U13
Lakewood Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U7, U9, U11
Tom Taylor Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U5,U7,U9,U11,U13
Haselwood Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U5,U7,U9,U11,U13
Bremerton Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U5,U7,U9,U11,U13
Participating Indoor Locations
Lakewood Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U5
Mel Korum Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U9, U11, U13
Morgan Family YMCA
Divisions Offered: U5, U7, U9
Thinking With Your Feet
Did you know that soccer players develop a more flexible cerebral cortex? The reason why: no hands! The average brain is wired to use our hands far more than other regions of the body. Since soccer focuses on the feet, it supports the plasticity of the human brain and its ability to learn and adapt through experience and training. Start your kid’s journey to a well-rounded brain through soccer!
Useful Information
Where are games and practices?
Players participate in one practice during the week and one game each week. Games take place on Saturdays unless otherwise scheduled. U5 teams practice and games will be on Saturdays.
Bremerton Family YMCA: Practices at Bremerton Family YMCA | Game Locations TBD
Haselwood Family YMCA: Practice and Game Locations TBD
Lakewood Family YMCA: Practices and Games at Lakewood Family YMCA.
Tom Taylor Family YMCA: Practices are at Swiftwater Elementary and games are at Gig Harbor High School.
Gordon Family YMCA: Practices and games will take place at Sumner Middle School.
Mel Korum Family YMCA: Practices and games will take place at Mel Korum Family YMCA.
Morgan Family YMCA: Practices and games at Morgan Family YMCA.
How long are practices and games?
Practices are 50 minutes to an hour. Games depend on the age division but are usually an hour.
Is there a picture day?
Yes, your youth sports director will send out that information well in advance so you can plan accordingly.
When is the game schedule available?
The game schedule will be sent out to all participants and coaches as soon as it is completed, but no later than the first week of practices.
What are the rules?
Rule sheets will also be sent out via email prior to the season.
Are soccer cleats required?
Proper shoes and/or cleats are recommended for U-9, U-11, and U-13, but not required.
What gear do kids need to bring?
- Team T-shirt (provided)
- Water
- Shin guards (optional)
What is included in the cost?
A weekly practice and six games which are played on Saturdays. Participants receive a team shirt.
Can guests come to the games?
We invite all our players to bring along friends and family to cheer them on! Please invite guests to visit after filling out a Guest Pass. All guests will need to sign a waiver upon entry. Additionally, we require all guests 16+ to present a government issued ID (driver's license). The number of viewers permitted varies by community center and game/practice location based upon capacity.
If I'm a member at one center, may I register for a class at another center that opens at a different time slot?
Yes, you are able to register for programs at multiple centers. Simply login to the registration site at the identified time for your center(s) and complete the registration process.
Am I able to register for a class at a Center located in the second group (5:30PM) during the 7AM registration?
Access to center programs will be available as listed above. Center members who register at 7am will not have access to programs at a center with a registration start time of 5:30pm. Rather, you will need to login at 5:30pm to register for your classes.
I have questions about this process. Who should I contact?
You can either visit your local Y, send us an email at membership@ymcapkc.org or give us a call at 253-534-7800.